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BT to cut 55,000 jobs and replace thousands with AI in major shake up

GB News

By Jack Walters

Published: 18/05/2023 – 14:56

British Telecommunications (BT) will cut 55,000 jobs by the end of the decade in an attempt to cut costs.

Customer services roles will account for up to a fifth of all redundancies.

Departing customer services staff will be replaced by technologies, including artificial intelligence.

However, the overall cut backs will include both staff and contractors.

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